Aperitivo, Wine & a Summer Night at Luca’s

Join us for a Summer
Winemaker’s Dinner in collaboration with atost x J Dusi Wine!

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Experience an evening inspired by the Italian summer ritual of aperitivo and shaped by the flavors of California’s Central Coast.

Luca’s welcomes atōst and J Dusi Wines for an evening of California-style aperitivo, award-winning Paso Robles wine, and Sicilian-inspired fare.

2026 SLO County Winemaker of the Year Janell Dusi in collaboration with atōst founder Kyle Pressman join us to showcase their limited edition atōst x J Dusi Barrel-Aged Aperitif alongside selected J Dusi wines, bringing together atōst’s vibrant, fruit-forward style with J Dusi’s winemaking heritage.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 13th, 2026.
Time: 5 PM
Location: Luca’s Deli & Wine, 134 W Branch St, AG
Seating: Indoor seating (limited availability).
Outdoor seating may be added if weather permits.

Event Menu:
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Aperitivo Welcome

atōst Spritz & Sicilian Amaretti Cookies
- ( Made w/ atōst California Aperitif ) -

Antipasto

Assaggio di Zinfandel
Aged pecorino, fig mostarda, toasted walnut, and selected salumi
- ( Paired w/ J Dusi Dante Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel ) -

Primo

Busiate alla Trapanese
Tomato, almond, basil, pecorino, & EVOO
- ( Paired w/ 2022 J. Dusi "The Narrator" ) -

Intermezzo

atōst Citrus Granita
Blood orange, lemon, basil, sea salt
- ( Made w/ atōst Citrus Aperitif ) -

Secondo

Herb-Roasted Maiale Arrosto
Herb-roasted pork, creamy polenta, braised greens, and red-wine jus
- ( Paired w 2022 J Dusi “The Don” ) -

Dolce

Dark Chocolate Budino
Roasted summer peaches, orange mascarpone, Sicilian pistachio,
& sea salt
- ( Paired w limited addition
atōst × J Dusi Barrel-Aged Aperitif ) -

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